Associate Dean - School of Business

About Pearl Academy
Pearl Academy is one of India's leading institutions in Design, Fashion, Creative Business, and Media. With a strong industry-integrated learning approach, Pearl Academy is committed to nurturing future-ready professionals through innovation, experiential learning, industry collaborations, and academic excellence.

Brief of the Role
The Associate Dean - School of Business  will be responsible for driving academic excellence, curriculum planning and execution, faculty development, student success, industry engagement, and departmental growth. The role requires a strong academic leader with relevant industry exposure who can create a dynamic learning environment while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, evolving business landscapes, and industry requirements.

Requirements
1.  Curriculum Development & Planning

• Lead course planning and academic delivery for Business and Management programs.

• Ensure effective implementation of the academic calendar.

• Drive continuous curriculum enhancement in line with emerging business, entrepreneurship, marketing, consulting, retail, luxury, and digital transformation trends.

• Collaborate with academic leadership to introduce innovative learning methodologies, industry projects, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.
2.  Curriculum Execution

• Monitor course delivery, assessments, and academic outcomes.

• Review student performance data and academic progress.

• Ensure quality and consistency in teaching and evaluation standards.

• Facilitate smooth progression of students across academic levels.
3.  Faculty Management

• Mentor and guide faculty members on academic delivery, course structures, and performance expectations.

• Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, and development initiatives.

• Manage teaching allocations, timetables, and resource planning.

• Conduct faculty reviews and provide constructive feedback to drive academic excellence.
4.  Teaching & Academic Delivery

• Teach and deliver specialized Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, or related courses and modules.

• Guide students on business problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, innovation, and industry best practices.

• Encourage project-based learning, live consulting assignments, case-study pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Support faculty in developing and updating learning resources and teaching materials.
5.  Industry Engagement & External Relations

• Build and strengthen relationships with corporates, startups, industry associations, consulting firms, business leaders, and alumni.

• Facilitate industry projects, masterclasses, workshops, internships, live business challenges, and guest lectures.

• Collaborate with Career Services to enhance internship and placement opportunities.

• Represent the department during admissions, outreach activities, industry forums, and institutional initiatives.
6.  Student Mentoring & Development

• Mentor students on academic performance, career pathways, and professional development.

• Address student concerns and ensure timely resolution of academic issues.

• Drive student participation in business competitions, case challenges, entrepreneurship initiatives, industry conferences, and leadership forums.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, leadership, and professional excellence.
7.  Research, Innovation & Departmental Growth

• Promote research, innovation, thought leadership, and scholarly contributions within the department.

• Support the Academic Director in creating a strong research and knowledge-sharing culture.

• Identify opportunities for consulting assignments, industry collaborations, executive education, management development programs, and other revenue-generating initiatives.

• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth of the School of Business.

• Undertake additional academic and administrative responsibilities as required.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Economics, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).

• 15+ years of relevant experience across academia and/or industry.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, and faculty management.

• Strong industry network across corporate, consulting, startup, entrepreneurship, or business ecosystems.

• Passion for mentoring students and driving academic excellence.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Interested candidates may share their profiles at   mehak.mongabal   or connect directly for a confidential discussion.